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Largo woman becomes millionaire after buying winning lotto ticket from Publix

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Largo woman claimed a big prize after playing Florida Lottery's Cash4Life game on Wednesday, according to a press release.

Carmelina Cordero, 69, had her ticket picked during an August 11 drawing. She chose to receive her winnings as a lump-sum payment of $1,000,000.

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Cordero bought her winning ticket from a Publix on Ulmerton Road in Largo.

The grocery store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the ticket.